Melanie Vanroekel

Melanie VanRoekel is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as the Executive Board Chair and Independent Director at United Prairie since August 2018, VanRoekel also operates as an Executive Coach for CO2 Partners, LLC. Previous key positions include Vice President of Finance and Administration at Agropur, where significant contributions included reducing the financial month-end close cycle and leading financial restructuring during an acquisition. Earlier roles include CFO at Davisco Foods International, Corporate Controller at Taylor Corporation, and positions at Anderson Equipment Company, Benoist Brothers Supply, and KPMG. VanRoekel holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato.